Castilla y León
Castilla y León is Spain's powerhouse of high-altitude wines: the muscular reds of Ribera del Duero and Toro, the crisp whites of Rueda and the Mencía-driven elegance of Bierzo.
🍷 Full-bodied red🍷 Crisp white
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Continental, extreme, high altitude |
| Geography | Vast high plateau of north-central Spain |
| Key appellations | Ribera del Duero · Rueda · Bierzo · Toro |
| Main grapes | Tempranillo (Tinto Fino), Verdejo, Godello, Mencía |
| Famous for | Ribera del Duero, Toro, Bierzo Mencía, Rueda |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Castilla y León
The varieties that define this region's wines.
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Wine travel
Visiting Castilla y León
Medieval cities like Burgos, Segovia and Salamanca frame a region of dramatic castles and wineries.
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